We celebrate a long history of

preparing leaders.

about

We enjoy a rich history of more than 200 years of academic leadership, and we're building
on that tradition. Find out more about our history, the people who make us successful
and how to help shape our future.

As the state’s flagship university, we are governed by a board of trustees appointed
by the governor and state lawmakers. President Harris Pastides has guided our university
and the USC system since 2008.

From our founding in 1801 and original quadrangle of buildings that make up the Horseshoe,
through the Civil War, Reconstruction and World War II, we have persevered and transformed
into a major research university still dedicated to educating South Carolinians.